HongKong DNA launches HybriMAX
HongKong DNA Ltd has introduced HybriMAX, which is based on their discovery of flow-through hybridization principle designed for a faster and cleaner way of carrying out any type of nucleic acid and protein hybridization. HybriMAX is tailor made for an improved platform for enhancing molecular interaction, which occurs in three-dimensional volumes rather than the conventional two-dimensional surface. It requires much less samples and reagent volumes hence reducing the running cost. The product also provides optional conditions for hybridization, transfer, blotting and washing procedure.

HybriMAX can provide the controlled conditions critical for the hybridization process. This can be universally applied to all cases applicable to conventional Southern, Northern, Western, Dot blot, Slot blot and Reversed dot bot techniques. Moreover, nucleic acid probes, antibodies or antigens can be deposited into the membrane to create a low-density format that is used to carry out analysis of multiple probes in parallel. Additionally, it can be used as a thermal block and incubator chamber for glass slides. Bangalore-based JH Bio Innovations is distributing this product in India.

For further details, contact: info@injhindia.com

Bio-Rad introduces BioPlex 2200
Bio-Rad Laboratories, a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research products and clinical diagnostics, introduced a new immunoassay platform called BioPlex 2200.

BioPlex 2200 is one of the first clinical diagnostics system to offer multiplexing technology on a fully automated, fully integrated random access platform. Multiplexing technology is the ability to generate multiple results from a single patient sample. The BioPlex 2200 automates bead-based multiplexing, can deliver up to 2200 results per hour, and provides clinical informatics to aid in diagnosis, according to the official release.

The initial tests on the system will target the autoimmune diagnostics field. Future assays in development are in the areas of serology, infectious disease, cardiac and toxicology. Bio-Rad plans to begin US market placements in the next several months following FDA review.

For further details, contact: investor_relations@bio-rad.com

India's first fume hood testing lab
Baroda -based Gordhandas Desai Pvt Ltd (GDPL), a manufacturer of modular lab furniture, built India's first fume hood testing laboratory with a complete test set up as per ASHRAE-110 (American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers) guidelines. This is a unique and first of its kind set up in India for testing fume hoods as per stringent international standards. All fume hoods manufactured are type tested to evaluate its capability to safety as per the guidelines of ASHRAE-110-1995. The facility was set up last year with an initial investment of Rs 50 lakh and the company is receiving enquiries about it not only from its Indian customers but from neighboring countries as well.

GDPL's complete manufacturing base at Baroda is ISO 9001-2000 certified. It manufactures the complete range of Labexcel fume hoods including bench hoods, distillation hoods, walk-in type hoods, special purpose hoods and customized hoods. The fume hoods are offered with energy efficient fume extraction systems. Also offered are imported fume hood monitors, VAV controls and laboratory room pressurization controls from Temperature Electronics, UK. Other products include the solid monolithic epoxy worktops from Durcon, USA, service valves and gas distribution systems from TOF, Italy. European make chemical resistant, energy efficient exhaust fans are available with fume extraction systems as well.

For further details, contact: labexcel@gdpl.com